(ARCHIVE) Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Candy Apple Red 1998
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Fender Jaguar, candy apple red, crafted in Japan 1997-00. Somehow, it's been ages since we had a candy apple Jag with the classy matching headstock through the shop... too long, frankly. This one has a bonus red tort guard, so it's officially red on red on red... perfect for all you Taylor Swift fans out there. The neck is a comfy slim C shape, which paired with the perfectly balanced offset body and the classic vibrato make for a fun player in the hands. The tone on deck is all jangle: snappy and chiming with heaps of attack and clarity. The rhythm circuit adds a gooey darkness to the mix for a fun second option to flick to. The pictures do the talking here, so how about I go home and make a cup of tea and you do the looking and then the buying? Good plan, thanks!
Model: Fender Jaguar '66 reissue (JG66-85)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 1997-00 (serial O081156)
Finish: candy apple red, gloss poly, 3-ply red tort guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25" radius, 24" scale, vintage C shape
Weight: 3.895kg
Mods: pickguard replaced
Pickup: Fender Japan JG-Single coils
Case: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end and bottom edge. The nekc is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has minor scuffs around the body, mostly int eh middle, as well as some dimples on the elbow area, belly carve and bottom corner. The sides have scuffs on the top horn, dimples in the elbow area and near the jack and a little chip on the bottom horn. The front has dimples in the elbow area and near the jack and some play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have some minor wear but don't need immediate attention, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.